Covid Vaccine Scams
Georgia's state health department and the Attorney General are warning residents about scammers claiming to sell covid vaccines.
Manning receiving Liberty Bowl Distinguished Citizen Award
Retired NFL quarterback and Tennessee standout Peyton Manning will receive the Liberty Bowl Distinguished Citizen Award.
Tennessee restricting rabbit imports to keep out virus
The Tennessee Agriculture Department is stepping up measures to keep a virus highly contagious and fatal to rabbits out of the state.
Tennessee governor joins GOP push against vaccine passports
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has joined fellow Republicans nationwide to advocate against COVID-19 vaccine passports, which are being developed to let inoculated people travel, shop and dine more…
Community Garden project needing Volunteers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Net Resource Foundation is looking for volunteers to plant vegetables as part of their “Spring into Action” event. The “Spring into Action” event is part of the Hughes Project. The Hughes Project will help enhance the…
Obesity increases the risk of severe symptoms and death in Covid-19
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Recent studies have found that obesity increases the risk for severe Covid-19 symptoms. Now a new study finds nearly 80% of people who were hospitalized from Covid-19, on a ventilator, or died-were overweight or obese. A new…
Deputy stabbed to death at Georgia jail; another deputy hurt
Authorities say a sheriff's deputy has been stabbed to death with his own knife by an inmate at a Georgia jail.
UT football player suspended over animal cruelty case
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - A UT football player has been suspended while he is being investigated in an animal abuse case. The Knoxville Police Department is investigating Linebacker Aaron Beasley. Another UT student had to take her kitten to an…
Sen. McConnell warns big business about Georgia boycotts
he is warning big business to “stay out of politics”
Amtrak plans for the southeast
ATLANTA (AP) - Amtrak says a new route in its long-range plans would connect Savannah, Georgia, to Nashville, Tennessee and stop in Atlanta. Amtrak's proposed new routes also include one that would connect Montgomery, Alabama, to Atlanta. The routes are…
Knoxville man indicted for supporting terror groups
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - A 31 year old Knoxville man has been indicted for supporting Islamic terror groups. Benjamin Alan Carpenter is also known as "Abu Hamza." A Federal Grand Jury accuses him of trying to provide resources to the…
Eco Friendly Music Festival coming to the Scenic City
EAST RIDGE, Tenn (WDEF) - The “Get off the grid” solar powered festival will feature live music, eco-friendly vendors, and workshops led by nationally - acclaimed climate change advocates. This festival takes place every two years throughout the southeast and this…
Georgia governor vows a fight after MLB yanks All-Star Game
Baseball fans are divided about Major League Baseball’s decision to pull this summer’s All-Star Game from Georgia over a new voting law that critics say will hurt communities of color. But Gov. Brian Kemp vowed Saturday to defend the measure,…
1M Tennesseans vaccinated against COVID-19
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's Department of Health has announced that 1 million residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. According to a news release on Thursday, roughly 22% of the state’s approximate 7 million population has received at least…
Agencies donate $200K to those impacted by Nashville bombing
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Valley Authority and Nashville Electric Service have donated $200,000 to help people whose residence, business or employment was impacted by the Christmas Day bombing. TVA says it is chipping in $100,000 and the Nashville…
Alabama expanding vaccine eligibility to 16 and up on Monday
CAMDEN, Ala. (AP) - Alabama will expand vaccine eligibility to everyone 16 and older next week. Gov. Kay Ivey says the new rule will take effect on Monday. Ivey made the announcement Friday in Camden while touring a National Guard…
Reaction to MLB moving All-Star game out of Georgia over voting law
"Georgians - and all Americans - should fully understand what the MLB's knee-jerk decision means: cancel culture and woke political activists are coming for every aspect of your life, sports included."
Residents of Morning Pointe reflect on last year's Easter Sunday Tornadoes
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - “You never think it’s going to happen but that night it did," says Cody Harvey, Executive Director of Morning Pointe of Chattanooga. The residents and staff of Morning Pointe Assisted Living Facility are still working to pick…
Alabama Could Soon Allow Alcohol Home Delivery
Alabama could soon allow people to get beer, wine and liquor delivered to their homes.
Supreme Court Rejects Florida Lawsuit Against Georgia Over Water
The Supreme Court has ruled unanimously for Georgia in its long-running dispute with Florida over water.
Agencies donate $200K to those impacted by Nashville bombing
The Tennessee Valley Authority and Nashville Electric Service have donated $200,000 to help people whose residence, business or employment was impacted by the Christmas Day bombing.
One Million Tennesseans Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Tennessee's Department of Health announced that 1 million residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
No Doses wasted: "No Show" vaccine appointments are causing some issues
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Local officials want to encourage people who make multiple COVID-19 vaccination appointments to cancel the ones they don’t need-immediately after receiving their shot. The number of “no shows” for vaccination appointments with the Bradley County Health…
Georgia legislature ends without passing sports betting or gun bill
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia's General Assembly ended its 2021 session Wednesday, with lawmakers acting on the state budget, a rewrite of the state's citizen's arrest law and many other proposals as they worked until midnight. Some key proposals had already…